Symptoms of Drug Abuse – Physical Changes
Once the drug usage is begun, changes in behavior come first. But in some time, changes in health and appearance will show up.

Physical Signs
- frequent nose bleeding,
- constant blowing and sniffing of the nose with no other flu like symptoms,
- trembling in the feet and hands or in the facial muscles,
- pale or flushed complexion,
- volatile substances smell (like solvents and alcohol),
- open sores on face, neck or arms,
- constricted or dilated pupils,
- insomnia or oversleeping,
- hyperactivity.
Symptoms of abuse of certain drug types
- Marijuana – giggling, pointless laughter, sleepy, blank stare, red eyes, motivation loss, change of friends, argumentative.
- Alcohol – oversleeping, slurred speech, dilated pupils, staying out at nights, missing school or work (most often on Monday).
- Stimulants – appetite loss, coughing, sweating, weight loss, excessively cheerful, irritable, occasional oversleeping or insomnia, talkativeness.
- Inhalants – weird smells, acting drunk, nausea, headaches, drowsiness, red around mouth and nose, irrational behavior.
- Heroin – shirts with long sleeves in all climates, needle signs at veins, drastically changed sleeping habits, missing money
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References:
Drug addiction (substance use disorder) – Mayoclinic.org
How to Tell if Someone Is on Drugs: Opiates, Marijuana, and More – Americanaddictioncenters.org
Drug Abuse and Addiction – Helpguide.org
Symptoms and Signs of Drug Abuse – Drugabuse.com